Benzodiazepines- Level 3

Drugs- Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam,
Clorazepate, Diazepam, Estazolam, Flurazepam, Lorazepam,
Oxazepam, Quazepam, Temazepam, Trizolam
What is it?
 Benzodiazepines- are Muscle Relaxants, Antiepileptics, Sedative
Hypnotics
 Used For- Anxiety Disorders, Insomnia, Seizures, Panic
 Attacks, Schizophrenia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Side Effects
 Mild Drowsiness, Depression, Fatigue, Light-headedness, Anger,
Restlessness, Confusion, Crying, Headache, Slurred Speech,
Hypertension, Edema, Skin Rash, Nasal Congestion, Constipation,
Diarrhea, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Difficulty Swallowing,
Hiccups, Fever, Bed Wetting, Emotional Changes
What can I do?
 See your Health Care Provider- as needed, Wear a Medical Alert
Identification, Adjust Medication, Side Rails as Needed
 See your Pharmacist- for help
 AVOID- Hypersensitive to Benzodiazepines, Shock, Coma,
 Alcohol Intoxication, Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, Lactation,
Sleep Inducing Drugs, Over-the-Counter-Drugs
 See FoodFitnessFirst RD- Provide Small, Frequent Meals